Recruiting Report: Danny “DJ” Corbett (2017)

<strong>Danny “DJ” Corbett</strong>, the 6’0” point guard who does it all for Briggs High School (Columbus) during the winter months, has been enjoying his time with VCC Nova this summer to focus on different parts of his game. “This summer has been helpful. Having me work on different parts of the game. Playing with Briggs, I have to score more, I have to do more for Briggs. Playing with Nova, there’s more talent with me. I have to do different things. I’m not always at the point guard … it helps me work on scoring,” Briggs said. But don’t get it twisted, the unsigned 2017 prospect, who has been in contact with Malone and Army West Point, considers himself a point guard. With that being said, his passing abilities are excellent — often finding cutters and open shooters when the defense least expects it. “I’ve always been like that. I love passing … Being a point guard, I just love passing the ball. It’s always been my thing, since I was a kid,” Corbett said. “I like to describe my game as an all-around player. I does it all. I rebound, I can get you ten rebounds a game easy. I got lock-down defense, I can guard the best player and make sure that best player doesn’t get what he usually gets. I can pass. I can do anything that needs to be done that game.” So, for someone who considers himself an “all-around player,” what specifically is he working on right now? “Jump shot, that’s easy. More of the three-point jump shot, being a lot more consistent with it. Everything else is there. My mid-range is there. Finishing ability is there. Defense is there. Rebounding is there. Everything is there except for that three-point jump shot, and I need that.” “I’m training with my coach, Tony Wright, every day. Monday through Friday,” Corbett said. https://twitter.com/ZachFleer270/status/733131279596670977 Corbett has evidence to back up his confidence. The young man appears to be at home on the basketball court, running around as if he owns the place. And he doesn’t allow his self-belief to turn into cockiness in a negative way. He simply has the mojo of a point guard who is in control, almost like an adult amongst high school players. There’s very little doubt that Corbett will receive a full-ride scholarship to a D-II or maybe even a D-I program. Stay tuned, the best is yet to come for Corbett. <em><strong>photo via landgrantholyland.com</strong></em>